Day: January 17, 2024

Constitutional Court, The Constitutional Court removes “Saksayam” from the position of minister, points out clear evidence that the nominee holds shares. Buri Charoen Tan Limited Partnership

Constitutional Court Judge Sitting on the bench to decide on the case of the Speaker of the House of Representatives Send a request to the Constitutional Court to decide according to the Constitution, paragraph 170, third paragraph, together with Section 82, regarding the ministerial status of Mr. Saksayam Chidchob, Minister of Transport. Ended only according to the Constitution, Section 170, paragraph one (5), together with Section 187 or not, with a majority vote deciding to grant the ministership of Mr. Saksayam Chidchob, former Minister of Transport. It ends individually.

According to the Constitution, Section 170, paragraph one (5), from the facts and evidence, it is believed that the shares of the limited partnership Buri Charoen Construction which is a concession contract with the state and Mr. Supawat Kasemsut,
the employee of the said partnership, held them, in fact, they were still shares of Mr. Saksayam. The court therefore ordered the ministerial status of Mr. Saksayam. It has ended since March 3, 2023, when the Constitutional Court ordered Mr. Saksayam Stopped performing duties.-314,317.

Source: Thai News Agency

Ministry of Interior, “Anutin” accepts the decision of the Constitutional Court after “Saksayam”? End of ministership The issue of holding shares in Buri Charoen Construction Please ask for details first. If political rights are cut off May affect the position of party secretary

Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior As the leader of the Bhumjaithai Party Referring to the Constitutional Court’s majority decision. There is a decision. Mr. Saksayam Chidchob, former Minister of Transport In the case of being a shareholder of Buri Charoen Construction He ended his tenure as a minister on March 3, 2023, saying that he had just learned the results. Which must accept the decision of the Constitutional Court. After this, there will be the next process. Both matters of holding a position But he has not yet read the judgment in detail. Only the results and reporters are known. Therefore, I would like to ask for details first about what to do next if there is an impact. Mr. Saksayam? M
ay not hold any political position. both members of the House of Representatives party secretary which must proceed with the selection of a new party secretary to act And currently he has not talked with Mr. Saksayam at all.

As for concerns about whether or not it would result in the dissolution of the party, Mr. Anutin? said it was a matter of personal property management. Each person is responsible for distributing and reporting assets to the government. This is the intention of informing the property. If the report is incorrect, someone will check and it must be corrected. If it cannot be fixed, it will lead to legal action. Various complaints, emphasizing that they are personal matters But the party is still a party. Continue to carry out political activities.

Source: Thai News Agency

Parliament, House meeting There was a unanimous vote of 443 votes to accept the draft principles. Clean Air Act Return the right to clean air to the people. Ready to set up a committee 39 people made corrections before considering extending agenda items 2-3.

House of Representatives meeting There was a unanimous resolution of 443 votes to accept the principles of the draft Clean Air Management Act. The Cabinet proposed and also accepted the principles of the Clean Air Law. More than 22,000 names from the public sector and political parties Both the Pheu Thai Party Bhumjai Thai Party The Palang Pracharath Party, the Kao Klai Party, and the Democrat Party presented a total of 7 proposals.

Previously, Pol. Gen. Patcharawat Wongsuwan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Explain the principles and reasons that At present, the problem of air pollution is becoming more serious, especially PM2.5 dust. It is therefore necessary to establish air pollution management mechanisms at
both the national and local levels. Ready to determine the development and integration of problem management of all sectors into a system. Establish a system for operational planning and supervision. To be consistent with the principles of sustainable development To reduce the causes of pollution at the source. Including preventing the release of pollutants, dust, smoke and odors into the environment and atmosphere. Develop an air quality assessment system Surveillance system, warning system and management system in critical situations due to air pollution. as well as developing knowledge on managing air pollution problems. To create clean air To create a good environment that is safe for health, which is a basic factor in people’s lives.

Ms. Khanungnij Sribuiam, representative of the public sector who proposed the law, explained that from the situation of toxic smog and air pollution, especially PM 2.5 dust, it is something that is dangerous to people’s health. causing people with chronic respiratory diseas
e Symptoms relapse and may contribute to increased lung cancer. Severe impact It is a silent threat to public health. and is the cause of premature death. Especially vulnerable groups of people The important reason for preventing and solving the problem of toxic smog in Thailand is the inadequacy of the current laws. Lack of integration As a result, problem solving cannot be carried out in a systematic and timely manner. It also needs to be managed. and supervise integrated air management. between government agencies as well as economic measures tools To motivate entrepreneurs which is an important cause of pollution Behavior has been changed and production methods that are environmentally friendly Therefore, it is necessary to enact laws to enforce them.

Mr. Alongkot Maneekath, Nakhon Phanom MP, Bhumjaithai Party Clarifying the draft law proposed by the Bhumjaithai Party that due to dust and smoke which is air pollution affecting to living things continuously for a long time and the trend of the situation i
s becoming more serious It affects the health of people, especially children, the elderly, and pregnant women. And it also affects tourism. and the image of the country It reflects the failure of government management. The dust situation is caused by various sources within the country, including dust and smoke that floats from sources abroad. From this situation that occurred and affecting the quality of life of the people Therefore it is necessary to have a clean air law. for public health

Mr. Chaimongkol Chairob, Sakon Nakhon MP, Palang Pracharath Party Clarifying the principles of draft legislation from the Palang Pracharat Party that PM2.5 dust is a threat to public health. Both from burning in the open air, automobiles, or the industrial and construction sectors, which are related to disease and illness. Various medical expenses, Palang Pracharat Party therefore proposed a draft law So that people can receive clean air equally. Even though many governments are trying to fix it But it was not successful,
so it was necessary to propose a draft law. To be a tool for reducing pollution for the country

Mr. Chulaphan Amornwiwat, Chiang Mai MP, Pheu Thai Party, explained the principles of draft legislation from the Pheu Thai Party that at present the dust and smoke situation which is air pollution both from within the country and cross-border smog Affecting people and the economy with increased severity People are affected and in danger. and still have to bear the burden of medical expenses and also has a detrimental effect on the tourism business sector Therefore, it is necessary to develop and reform cleanliness management to be efficient. Manage pollution systematically to lead to clean air There will be a spatial public administration system. Development of clean air quality standards Quality assessment, surveillance, warning, data storage, etc., along with confirming that This draft law Will be able to deal with cross-border pollution problems. through economic measures including tax and import measures to pu
nish entrepreneurs who cause pollution like Singapore

Mr. Romtham Khamnurak, Phatthalung MP, Democrat Party Explain the principles of the draft law proposed by the Democrat Party. It is necessary that Thailand has laws in force. To solve the problem of air pollution Because people have been waiting for a long time to have clean air to breathe, confident that these draft laws It will help promote people’s right to breathe cleanly. You can receive air quality information in each area in a systematic way. and solve problems from their source both within the country and abroad.

Mr. Phattharaphong Leelaphat, Chiang Mai MP, Kao Klai Party, explained that the PM 2.5 dust situation has had an impact within the country for more than 10 years, without a clear and comprehensive legal solution. Solving the problem by enforcing the law cannot be done. There are also sources from many activities that cause pollution. including cross-border pollution Therefore it is necessary to enact legislation. To protect the rights of
the people To get clean air and there are economic measures to fine operators who cause pollution So that Thai people can receive clean air with equality. Therefore, it is necessary to have this law.

Reporters reported that Discussion of most MPs from both coalition parties and the opposition coalition supports every clean air bill. All versions proposed by the Cabinet, the public sector, and political parties To return clean air and restore the right to breathe clean air. which is a basic right for the people Including solving the problem of air pollution, especially PM2.5 dust, sustainably

The meeting appointed an extraordinary committee of 39 people to consider making adjustments at the committee level. before presenting it to the House of Representatives meeting Continue to consider agenda items 2 and 3 according to the procedures by the meeting. There was a resolution to adopt the draft Clean Air Management Act. proposed by the Cabinet It is the main body for consideration by the committee.

For the co
ntents of the draft Clean Air Management Act proposed by the Cabinet Requires the establishment of a national policy regarding the organization of the environment. For clean air that is safe for everyone’s health By allowing relevant government agencies to focus on basic causes. origin including building cooperation in prevention and correcting air pollution and develop international and international cooperation, which government agencies Laws that are obstacles to solving pollution problems must be improved. The law also stipulates that ‘Clean Air Policy Committee’ chaired by the Prime Minister Create a master plan for clean and safe air. Consider specifying tools and economic measures To manage clean air Including financial, fiscal, tax, and investment promotion measures. and other policies for clean air, etc.

At the same time, it also imposes penalties on violators. If standards for controlling the release of polluted air from pollution sources are not followed, there will be a fine of 50,000 baht. Those
who burn in the open without permission will be fined not more than 50,000 baht. Those who release polluted air without treating it to have quality according to Control standards Must be punished with imprisonment not exceeding 1 year, a fine not exceeding 100,000 baht, or both. Owner of the source of air pollution outside the country Penalized with a fine not exceeding 2,000,000 baht, etc.

Source: Thai News Agency

Bangkok, “Anutin” reveals “Saksayam” submitted a letter of resignation from the Bhumjaithai Party. and resigned from being an MP after the Constitutional Court ruled that his ministership would end.

Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior As the leader of the Bhumjaithai Party, he revealed that he received a letter of resignation from the position of secretary-general of the Bhumjaithai Party. From Mr. Saksayam Chidchob, Secretary-General of the Bhumjaithai Party and members of the Bhumjaithai Party Effective from January 17, 2024 onwards, which the Bhumjaithai Party will be notified to the Election Commission As the registrar of political parties

In addition, Mr. Saksayam Chidchob was informed that he had submitted a letter of resignation from being a member of the House of Representatives. To the President of the House of Representatives From 17 January 2024 onwards as well.

Resignation from the position of party secretary and members of the House of Representatives I
t expresses responsibility for the judgment of the Constitutional Court. Although the court’s judgment has no effect on the positions of party secretary and member of the House of Representatives, But he is willing to resign as well.

Source: Thai News Agency

Switzerland, Prime Minister Direct call from Switzerland Urgently ordering the commander of Provincial Police Region 7 to help those injured in the firework explosion in Suphanburi Province, along with reporting the situation every hour. As for the matter of opening a factory, whether it is correct or not is not well said.

While attending the World Economic Forum in Davos, Swiss Confederation, Prime Minister Settha Thavisin telephoned to follow up on the situation regarding the explosion of a firecracker factory in Suphanburi Province. Caused damage and resulted in many deaths and injuries. After giving orders to the governor of Suphanburi Province Quickly resolve the situation and help the injured to be taken to the hospital in a timely manner.

Then the Prime Minister telephoned to give orders. Commander of Provincial Police Region 7 to monitor the situation and clear the area. Officials are in the process of cordoning off the incident area before allowing the Explosive Ordnance Disposal or EOD team to sc
an the area. It is initially estimated that 20 people were killed and many injured.

Mr. Settha urged the injured to be rushed to the hospital and asked whether the number of beds and medical facilities was sufficient to accept the patient or not. Please emphasize saving the lives of injured people first. As for the legal process of opening a factory, whether it is correct or not is a matter in the next order.

Source: Thai News Agency

Ministry of Interior, Ministry of Interior 1 invites NACC – NACC – Police to hold a meeting to set guidelines for preventing corruption in examining local government officials. Prepare to make an MOU on 26 Jan. Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior investigates after news of receiving 700,000 baht in bribes, insists that anyone who has done wrong will not be held accountable.

Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Said after the meeting to discuss and determine guidelines for preventing, resisting and suppressing corruption in the competitive examination for the appointment of civil servants or local government employees in the year 2024, in the case of hiring Burapha University to organize the civil service or local government employee examination in the year 2024, that because it is a government agency and came through the selection process to hold the exam for up to 500,000 people who wanted to become local civil servants. There was no way that the Minist
ry of Interior could organize the exam itself. And there is no place for holding the exam that will facilitate any corruption and can be controlled and supervised. But having universities organize exams because they have the expertise and can organize exams at any time.

When asked that Burapha University had previously complained about the non-transparency of examination arrangements. Have you considered this matter? The Minister of Interior said he was not aware of the matter. Because this matter is a joint work between the state and the state. If it is dishonest, who will benefit? The media should not ask questions that will lead to corruption. Listening to it doesn’t make sense.

‘The news is that there is a charge of 700,000 baht to take the exam to become a local civil servant. I assigned the Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior to be the chairman of the investigation to see if this matter was true or not. If it really happened 6,000 civil servants paying 700,000 baht each would be 4,2
00 million baht if the executives of the Ministry of Interior didn’t know anything about it. We cannot be a ministry anymore. Confirming that no one in the Ministry of Interior at all levels will be involved in these matters. But when there is droppings and smoke, we have to check whether it is true or not. Or it could be impersonating a call center. There are actors who are not related to the Ministry but are pretending to have various relationships and deceive each other,’ Mr. Anutin said.

The Minister of Interior said that today’s meeting was attended by agencies involved in preventing corruption. Consisting of the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC), the Office of the Anti-Corruption Commission in the Public Sector (NACC), the Anti-Corruption and Misconduct Division (NCCC), and if anyone is found involved in corruption, they must all be blacklisted. and strictly prosecute If found that the item was paid in money It must be completely seized from the state and on January 26th, an MOU will be signed
with the relevant agencies. To make all parties comfortable The Ministry of Interior has no guidelines or ideas for corruption in local civil servant examinations.

When asked before, Rajamangala University Thanyaburi Technology won the bid to organize the examination, but why was it changed to Burapha University? Mr. Anutin said that he would have to ask the Director-General of the Department of Local Administration. Because it’s a matter of details. But when he received the news about the payment of 700,000 baht, he became excited. By inviting relevant agencies to discuss and solve problems. To demonstrate, we must oppose such corruption.

Mr. Khajon Srichawanothai, Director-General of the Department of Local Administration (Department of Local Administration), explained the reason for changing the university to organize competitive examinations to appoint individuals as civil servants or local government employees. From Rajamangala University of Technology Thanyaburi to Burapha University, it is a procurem
ent process that has already been auctioned. and then appealed to the Comptroller General’s Department. The Comptroller General’s Department asked us to look at the weighing of the contracting parties. by Burapha University has weight and more experience in organizing competitive examinations than Rajamangala University of Technology Thanyaburi As a result, Burapha University won the contest.

When asked to consider past history Has there ever been a complaint about corruption after Burapha University? Director-General of the Department of Local Administration said that the committee is looking into this matter. which the committee considered and proposed There will be approximately 4-5 parts in weight, with a budget of approximately 85 million baht. There are approximately 500,000 applicants for the exam and 6,100 vacant positions.

Source: Thai News Agency

Parliament, “Chada” accepts to talk with “Saksayam” after the court decides to acquit the minister. Accepting the verdict, expressing good support, consoling people in the party, believing that he can return as minister. Does not affect party confidence

Mr. Chada Thaiseth, Deputy Minister of Interior Revealed that he spoke with Mr. Saksayam Chidchob, secretary-general of the Bhumjaithai Party. and former Minister of Transport After the Constitutional Court decided to vacate the position of minister They still talked and had fun. Mr. Saksayam said that he respects the court’s decision. Confirm that you did nothing wrong. Mr. Saksayam’s morale is still good. It’s better than the one who knows about the matter and his heart won’t go away. But Mr. Saksayam still consoled people within the party with a firm tone.

Mr. Chada said that the important issue is Mr. Saksayam is not dishonest. Please understand that it is a matter of business.

When asked again whether he would see Mr. Saksayam return as a minister aga
in, Mr. Chada said he would definitely return. However, it depends on Mr. Saksayam himself. Party members still hold on to Mr. Saksayam. Confirming that it will not affect the party Because I didn’t cheat anyone. He continues to be the party’s secretary-general and after two years, he has only one more year left to become a minister.

Source: Thai News Agency

Suphanburi, Suphanburi Chartthaipattana MP went to the area to rush to help the injured. -Families of those who died in the fireworks factory explosion Reveals need to find space to prove identity Keep people out of the danger zone.

Mr. Sorachad Sujit, MP for Suphanburi District 1, spoke about the incident of a firework factory explosion in Suphanburi Province. He said that when he heard the news, he hurriedly returned to the area. Preliminary information is that the incident occurred in Sala Khao Subdistrict, Mueang District. It is a firecracker factory with approximately 30 owners and employees. All sectors are currently planning management. Because you have to prove your identity. And the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security has coordinated to help with emotional care for the bereaved families.

‘Right now it is in the process of collecting data and planning. Now hurry and get people out of the scene. To be safe and find an area to quickly prove your identity. Because there were quite a lot
of deaths in the incident,’ Mr. Sorachad said. Mr. Sorachad said that the Chart Thai Pattana Party would like to express its condolences for the incident and the families of the deceased. However, Mr. Worawut Silpa-archa, leader of the Chart Thai Party, develop While on official leave traveling abroad Currently on the plane, I probably don’t know the news yet. Which will report quickly for further coordination.

Source: Thai News Agency

Bangkok, “Ministry of Interior” reveals the total number of registrations for debt outside the system has been completed in 48 days, with a total debt of 8,480 million baht. More than 130,000 people have registered, 4,644 mediations have been completed, and the debt amount has decreased by more than 362 million baht. Integrate all departments to solve problems seriously. Ready to encourage citizens to have a good, sustainable quality of life.

Mr. Suthipong Chulcharoen, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior Revealing the registration to solve the problem of debt outside the system, it is the 48th day since registration opened on December 1, 2023 onwards. According to information from the Bureau of Investigation and Legal Affairs, Department of Provincial Administration, at 3:00 p.m., there is a total debt of 8,480.169 million baht. 130,436 people have registered, including 111,723 registrations via the online system and 18,713 registrations at the Informal Debt Resolution Center. Total number of cr
editors is 95,373. There are the top 5 areas/provinces with the most registrations: 1. Bangkok. still the most There are 10,933 registered persons, 6,910 creditors, debt amount 762.200 million baht. 2. Nakhon Si Thammarat Province. There are 5,326 registered persons, 4,634 creditors, debt amount 350.151 million baht. 3. Nakhon Ratchasima Province. There are 4,820 people registered, 3,195 creditors, debt amount 365.680 million baht. 4. Songkhla Province: 4,814 people registered, 3,605 creditors, debt amount 314.938 million baht. 5. Khon Kaen Province. There are 3,419 registrants, 2,784 creditors, debt worth 270.510 million baht, while the top 5 provinces with the fewest registrants are: 1. Mae Hong Son Province There are 202 people registered, 186 creditors, debt amount 11.460 million baht. 2. Ranong Province: 278 people registered, 190 creditors, debt amount 18.697 million baht. 3. Samut Songkhram Province. There are 344 people registered, 255 creditors, debt amount 10.965 million baht. 4. Trat Province, 418
people registered, 313 creditors, debt amount 17.750 million baht, and 5. Singburi Province. There are 455 registrants, 321 creditors, debt amount 22.591 million baht.

‘For information on informal debt mediation throughout the country, it was found that There are 10,331 debtors entering the mediation process, 4,644 mediations successful. Debtors’ debt before mediation was 893.776 million baht, after mediation 531.640 million baht, debt amount decreased by 362.136 million baht, and the provinces that were able to bring the most debtors into the mediation process still remained. It is Nakhon Sawan Province as before. There were 2,943 debtors who entered the mediation process, 105 of whom were successful in mediation. The debtor’s debt before mediation was 229.546 million baht, after mediation was 9.034 million baht, resulting in the debt of citizens in Nakhon Sawan province decreasing by 220.512 million baht. cooperated until mediation was not possible The officer will submit a report to the investigating offi
cer of the local police station. There have been 58 cases prosecuted in 23 provinces,’ Mr. Suthiphong said.

Mr. Suthiphong added that Ministry of Interior Has ordered to emphasize that provincial governors and district chiefs have used mechanisms at the area level to continuously publicize the issue of registering to solve the problem of informal debt problems. To enable people who are in debt outside the system to register to receive comprehensive and thorough government assistance. Including having all areas carry out the debt mediation process as soon as they are registered. In order for registered informal debtors to receive help and solve their debt problems as quickly as possible. In addition, it was emphasized that every district has organized activities. ‘Debt resolution market’ at least 4 times a month, additional support from the provincial debt resolution market that is held once a month, integrated with all sectors, both government and private sectors. including financial institutions To bring in
to debt in the system along with creating a good quality of life for the people in a sustainable way.

Source: Thai News Agency

Switzerland, “Panpree” meets with the ICRC president at Davos, asking for support in rescuing the remaining 8 Thai hostages as soon as possible.

in Davos, Switzerland Local time, Mr. Panpree Phittanukorn, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, held bilateral talks with Ms. Mirjana Spoljaric Egger, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), during the World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting. for the year 2024, with Mr. Sihasak Phuangketkaew, Assistant Minister of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs also participating. Both sides discussed ways to expand cooperation between each other. The Deputy Prime Minister emphasized that Thailand is pleased to be home to the ICRC’s regional office and will actively support humanitarian causes in the region. Especially providing cross-border humanitarian assistance to Myanmar, which Thailand attaches great importance to. and ready to play a creative role We are also ready to support Laos as ASEAN chairman. To push ASEAN to take a more leadin
g role in this matter. It promotes dialogue and reconciliation to lead to peace and stability in Myanmar and the region.

The two sides also exchanged views on the unrest in Israel-Gaza. They agreed to call for a negotiated ceasefire so that humanitarian aid can be delivered to those in need. Deputy Prime Minister took this opportunity to ask the ICRC to continue supporting the rescue of the remaining 8 Thai hostages to be released safely as soon as possible.

Source: Thai News Agency